Sermons on Priesthood Of Believers:

1st Things 1st: "The Holy Spirit Is Alive & Well" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 7, 2005

The Holy Spirit is God’s active and sanctifying presence in believers today.

First Things First #4 “The Holy Spirit is Alive & Well” Acts 18:27 – 19:7 Have you ever been shocked to learn something… something that you should have known all along and you wished somebody had told you sooner? • The story in Acts 18 & 19 has always been an interesting one to me. Here we have ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 22, 2005

In this sermon, we explore how we are to live by the Spirit.

Scripture The apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Galatians because they were drifting away from a proper understanding of the gospel. After the apostle Paul had started a number of churches in the region of Galatia, some false teachers—known as Judaizers—came after him and began teaching another ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Spirit Of God Infuse You With Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 25, 2005

If only we could make the world believe that we loved them, there would be fewer empty churches, and a smaller proportion of our population who never darken a church door. Let love replace duty in our church relations, and the world will soon be evangeliz

Let the Spirit of God Infuse You With Love (I Cor 13:4-8) We all need a fresh infusion of God’s love for without it we become apathetic, angry and self-absorbed. We live in a world that is crying out for love, acceptance and any measure of kindness. Illustration: A Great Motivator Love reaches ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Made You Give Up The Ghost

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 27, 2005

We need to know that the last thing that we should give up should be our ghost.

What Made You Give Up The Ghost? Scripture Reference: Mark 15:35-37 (KJV) Mark 15: 35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. 36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here's A Real Bargain

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006

We should examine the reality of faith.

HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 2, 2006

All things work together for God’s glory!

1. The Connection to the Promise, “and” A. It is Not a Conclusion If the first word of this verse was “therefore,” we would look for a conclusion. B. It is Not a Contrast If it were, “but,” we would look for some kind of contrast to what had just been written. C. It is a Connection “And” tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Just Bought A Saloon

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2006

A sermon on choices from Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Sunday Evening Service Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Introduction: Several years ago, there was a temperance speaker who was lecturing on the evils of liquor. “Who has the most money to spend?” he yelled. “The saloon keeper! Who has the biggest house? The saloon keeper! Who has the finest furs and the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core Values -- Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Power & Presence of the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:16-18 16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Never Alone Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

8th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at the promise of the Holy Spirit, includes a brief mention of the Pentecostal Doctrine of Tongues as initial evidence of Spirit Baptism.

John 14:16-26 Awhile back my son had a saying that became famous in our house “I’m scared when I’m alone.” My wife and I even would Text message it to one another. In the passage we read today, Jesus was addressing disciples who were scared because they were about to be alone, but He promised to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fly High - Acts Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2006

The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily.

Fly High – Acts part 1 On The Lighter Side of Life: Funny Cartoons Thesis: The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily. Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 5, 2004

The Christian church needs to realize we are the Movers & Shakers that are responsible for World Evangelization.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1 – 12 Title: “A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On” Introduction: All we’ve had to do in the past few weeks is listen to the news to realize the very foundations of everything we believe in as Christians is being shaken.  Marriage – Family Values – Decency (morals) – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Out Of The Overflow” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Mar 16, 2004

For seven days the water had been poured out at the altar to symbolize God as satisfying the physical thirst of His people. Now Jesus picked up that object lesson and said in effect, “Now if you really want to satisfy your thirst, come to me.”

 200411.ser “Out of the Overflow” CLBC February 22, 2004 p.m. Subject: The Christian Life Theme: Filled with the Spirit Passage: John 7:37 - 39 All week long, the huge crowds ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Power: Heman & Hercules Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Understanding the Power (Holy Spirit) of God and how it is to be used.

Me, My Church, & I Power: Heman & Hercules Acts 2:14-21 Introduction: Images of power Power Puff Girls Heman & Hercules These are fantasy, but some misconceptions do exist concerning the "Power" of God and what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. What it means to be filled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

My Joy Will Rest In You Lord

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 2, 2003

With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days.

My Joy Will Rest In You Lord HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 02-02-03 With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days. A “new year” we said a few weeks ago, it is now February, before long it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8, Genesis 22:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul For King! Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2003

Saul is chosen to be King but noone knows. God works in secret and he works through the indwelling of his Holy Spirit to change Saul so he can be King.

If you were God, how would you respond to a people who refused your leadership and instead asked for a king to be given to them? You might expect that God would give them a hard time. Samuel certainly did! Or he might have given them someone they’d regret having as king just to teach them a lesson. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican